Introducing DANDY: Queer Chaos, Killer Beats & Halloween Realness

Since launching in 2015, Dandy has been shaking up the queer nightlife scene with unapologetic energy, fierce inclusivity, and a whole lot of heart.

Founded by Manchester-based DJs Beardre Barlow and Deany Sevigny, Dandy began as a response to a gay club scene that often felt too narrow, too polished, and too predictable. Their mission? To create a space where everyone — every body, every face, every identity — feels welcome. It’s queer clubbing for everybody and every body, and that’s exactly what they’ve delivered.

At its core, Dandy is about freedom and fun. Expect a music mix that hits every corner of the dancefloor — from Lady Gaga and Kylie, to Skrillex, Peaches, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and even the odd My Chemical Romance deep cut. Alongside Deany, residents Sugar Puff Daddy, ADBT, and Adaimia bring their own magic behind the decks, ensuring every party feels like a wild, glitter-soaked adventure. And with an ever-evolving lineup of guest DJs and performers, no two nights are ever the same.

Over the years, Dandy has made its mark far and wide — lighting up stages at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, The Deaf Institute, Concorde 2, and even Downtown Athens. They’ve worked with some of the brightest stars in queer performance, from RuPaul’s Drag Race icon Sum Ting Wong and the electric Beltran, to live musicians and creative collaborators across Europe. Dandy isn’t just a club night; it’s a community — one built on connection, creativity, and a shared love of the dancefloor.

And now, they’re bringing their brand of technicolour chaos to London for one hell of a Halloween party. On Saturday 25 October, Dandy descends upon The Royal Vauxhall Tavern with Riot of the Living Dead, a night of unapologetic queer mayhem from 10PM until the early hours. DJs ADBT, Sugar Puff Daddy, and Deany Sevigny will raise the dead with the very best in alt-dance, disco, pop, and queer anthems, while Sum Ting Wong takes over for a special guest DJ set. Expect live performances from Beltran and Edinburgh’s rising star Katherine Aly, plus plenty of surprises along the way. And yes, there’ll be pizza — because even zombies need snacks. Grab yout tickets from https://www.dandyclub.uk/london

But the party doesn’t stop there. Dandy will see out the year with New Queers Eve at The Deaf Institute, Manchester, on Wednesday 31 December — a massive three-floor blowout featuring six performers, ten DJs, and live music from London duo BIG SOFTY (Sugababes, REYSHA RAMI, Amara Ctk100, Nova May). It’s the perfect way to ring in 2026: bold, inclusive, and full of queer joy.

Tickets are already flying, so grab yours now at www.dandyclub.uk/nqe — and get ready to dance, scream, and celebrate everything that makes our community so damn special.

Dandy: Queer clubbing for everybody and every body. No restrictions. No judgement. No TERFs on our turf — just love, beats and beautiful chaos.